10 Feb 1953
The Yellow Balloon
A young boy is blackmailed by a crook who saw him unwittingly cause his friend's death.
The Hide-Out
They Clash With a Crash
An insurance investigator in London attempts to thwart smugglers trafficking stolen lambskins infected with anthrax.
Top Billed Cast
Dermot Walsh Steve Curry
Rona Anderson Helen Grant
Ronald Howard Robert Grant
Sam Kydd Tim Bowers
Howard Lang Greeko
Edwin Richfield Teacher
Arnold Diamond Zacki
Trevor Reid Fraser
Richard Shaw Joe
Tom Clegg Vince (as Tommy Clegg)
Jessica Cairns Julie
Frank Hawkins Inspector Ryan
Jack Taylor Sgt. Peters
Angela Krefeld Bar Hostess
Reggie de Beer Hotel Guest
Ernest Blyth Man in Airport Lounge (uncredited)
Robert Gregory Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Mary Maxfield Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Derek Prentice Scientist (uncredited)
Robert Raikes Hotel receptionist (uncredited)
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